Environmental measurement-while-drilling-gamma ray spectrometer (EMWD-GRS) system technology demonstration plan for use at the Savannah River Site F-Area Retention Basin
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Tech Reps, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
The Environmental Measurement-While-Drilling-Gamma Ray Spectrometer (EMWD-GRS) system represents an innovative blend of new and existing technology that provides the capability of producing real-time environmental and drillbit data during drilling operations. This demonstration plan presents information on the EMWD-GRS technology, demonstration design, Cs-137 contamination at the Savannah River Site F-Area Retention Basin, responsibilities of demonstration participants, and the policies and procedures for the demonstration to be conducted at the Savannah River Site F-Area Retention Basin. The EMWD-GRS technology demonstration will consist of continuously monitoring for gamma-radiation contamination while drilling two horizontal boreholes below the backfilled retention basin. These boreholes will pass near previously sampled vertical borehole locations where concentrations of contaminant levels are known. Contaminant levels continuously recorded by the EMWD-GRS system during drilling will be compared to contaminant levels previously determined through quantitative laboratory analysis of soil samples.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 383587
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-96-2019; ON: DE97000039; TRN: 96:029151
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Aug 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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44 INSTRUMENTATION
INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS
SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT
SETTLING PONDS
RADIATION MONITORING
MWD SYSTEMS
DESIGN
FIELD TESTS
GAMMA SPECTROMETERS
CESIUM 137
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
PLANNING
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
GEOLOGY
HYDROLOGY
CONTAMINATION
QUALITY ASSURANCE
CALIBRATION
DATA ANALYSIS
RADIATION PROTECTION
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS